Review: Peak Design Capture Clip V3

The original Capture Clip was a darling of Kickstarter, raising nearly $15 million back in 2011. V2 debuted in 2013 and was replaced by V3 at the beginning of 2018.

First released on Kickstarter in 2011, the Peak Design Capture Clip aimed to give photographers an easier way to carry their camera. Seven years later, we now have the Capture version V3, a much sleeker and more streamlined iteration of the original product.

Key Features

Arca-compatible plate

Aluminum construction

Anti-slip pad on mounting surface

Quick release button with security lock

Clip fits straps up to 6.4 cm wide and 1.6 cm thick

System can hold up to 90 kg (200 lb)

Available in silver and black

Design

V3 boasts a 'smaller, lighter and lower profile' than V2 – more specifically it's 57 g / 2 oz lighter (clip plus plate), 2.1 cm narrower, 1.2 cm shorter and 0.8 cm thinner. From a design perspective this means an accessory that looks less like a chunky piece of gear and more like an integrated piece of design affixed to your bag or strap. It's made of all aluminum (minus some rubber bits for gripping your bag strap) and has a smooth anodized finish, compared to the power-coated finish of its predecessor. The Capture Clip is also now available in two colors; Silver and Black.

With V3, Peak Design has simplified the Capture lineup to just one product – V2 offered both the Capture Standard and CapturePro at different price points. The former had a glass-reinforced nylon back and was cheaper than the all-aluminum Pro.

Like the V2, you can still integrate a variety of add-ons to your Capture system such as the Manfrotto RC2 compatible Dual Plate or the Peak Design Lens Kit. This means you can use the Capture Clip for its base purpose but still have the option to expand its functionality well beyond just carrying a camera on your bag.

What's also nice is V3 ships with two different sets of clamping bolts, hand-driven ones and a set that are driven in using a hex key (included).

In Use

The Capture Clip, in action.

The Capture system is extremely well designed and works exactly how you would expect it to: With the plate attached to your camera, simply slide it into the clip from above. When you want to retrieve your camera, press and hold the small button on the right side while sliding your camera back upward.

The first time I attached the system to my bag, I honestly didn’t expect to love it but quickly found myself enjoying the convenience it provides. In fact, all of the following gripes I have are admittedly nit-picky stuff because frankly the Capture Clip works well.

Even with a heavy camera attached, the Capture feels very secure

Attaching the clip portion to your bag for the first time can be a bit of a hassle but the key is just to loosen it more than you think you need to. Most folks will attach it to a backpack but it can easily be attached to a messenger bag, belt or something else entirely. Once attached to something it's not hard to remove and replace. I tried it on both my Peak Design Everyday Backpack and my nearly decade old Camelbak backpack and it fit securely on both.

Even with a heavy camera attached, the Capture feels very secure. The only time I worried while using it was when pulling my backpack off my shoulders. I sometimes instinctively like to toss my bag around - not a good idea when your precious gear is connected to the front.

Peak Design says the Capture is rated for up to 90 kg / 200 lb so safety-wise almost anything you would put on there is a non-issue. For me personally, the Hasselblad was a bit too heavy to be comfortable. But it wasn't just the weight; I also didn’t feel comfortable with the way large cameras or those with long lenses tend to pull down, potentially jabbing into your body.

Bottom line

The Capture system not only makes it simple to carry your camera, but it also means you always have a plate attached for tripod mounting.

My biggest hangup with the Capture is just getting used to having your camera on your chest (that’s where I wore it at least), but it only took me about an hour of walking around in a park to get used to it. And by later that same day – while on a different shoot – I found I was using it instinctively.

My biggest hangup with the Capture is just getting used to having your camera on your chest

Overall for the price point of $69.95 the Capture Clip V3 isn’t cheap, but it’s worth the money if you’re looking for a new approach to the way you carry your camera. And if you’re looking to add another clip to your arsenal or upgrade from a previous version, you have the option of buying just the Clip alone for the lower price of $49.95.

Peak Design continues to bring a photographers-first approach to their design with a very strong sense for what works and what doesn’t. In this writer's opinion, the new Capture Clip falls squarely in the "works" column.

I have the original version of this clip and use it often when hiking. It's been great even when rock scrambling holding my Olympus E-M5 MKii with the pro 12-100 securely. Never even come close to banging the camera or lens and it's great to have the camera readily at hand. I don't see any reason to upgrade to the V3.

I personally would not recommend this product for large camera+ lens combo. I believe the product is well made and it says what it does. I did a bend test on the joint and I can certain that it is very strong. However, in the real world, the implications can be quite limiting. The camera would just swing around (if the strap you attach to isn't super tight on your body), offset the balance...etc.

While you may say it is user error, but still. I would recommend it for a light system though

This is complete nonsense, spoken by someone who obviously has never used it. So tired of ignorant comments. I use mine with a 100-400 lens and it works great. It stays where it's supposed to say, and does not 'swing around' when I use it with a backpack, as pictured above.

@woodyggg Peculiar then that Jimothy's experience exactly mirrors my own.I also thought that the system might be great to have the camera handy and my hands free for light climbing on difficult paths. But in practice the camera-lens combo got in the way quite often, and I felt it was very vulnerable against banging into rock and such. In many cases, I put it back into my backpack because I felt uneasy, despite also having insurance.

@Jimothy H: if your backpack has a chest strap the camera with lens won't swing around. It's more a question of the right backpack than this product.

@Arcimboldo: Based on what you write, your experience is not at all the same. Yes, if you are rock climbing, things you carry in the front of your body will touch the rock. How is that an experience that "exactly mirrors" the other poster's?

Well, yes and no. And that thought is just silly. It should be other way round-make the product work for the bag. If I'm the travller/hiker/student...or whatever, I don't want to choose my bag-the item I use the most based on a camera clip.

Also, if you see their ads, you would see DSLR with 70-200mm attached on a belt. Sure it does work in theory, but it is stupidly uncomfortable.

Even if your bag has a chest strap your gear would still swing on the verticle axis as you walk, which hits your chest or your strap. Not very comfortable and really annoying. Sure, I can do "ninja walk" as if I'm using a gimbal, but come on.

All I am saying from my original comment is that it is a VERY niche product thus where you can use it can be a bit limiting. Having a much lighter system helps a lot.

@Daniel No, I'm not rock climbing, but if you sometimes take paths that are anything else but simple walking you will have the problem I described. Basically, in exactly the same situations where a normal strap wouldn't work I found, for me, that the clip also didn't. But yes, you're right, maybe it's not exactly mirroring Jimothy's experience but the more general one that the system is not as practical as it sounds in theory. On the other hand, one of the main reasons that I would always have to pay attention that the camera doesn't bang into something would be that it would swing around instead of being anchored absolutely rock-solid to the backpack's shoulder straps.

My feelings exactly, The freedom to have your hands free and the camera available instantly is phenomenal. Well made product, and Peak Design is a very responsive company in my experience. Is this product cheap? Perhaps if you only look at dollars and cents, no, but in terms of usefulness to me, absolutely.

For hiking, I prefer a top-load-zoom pouch riding on my chest on a neck strap or clipped to my backpack's shoulder straps. It protects the camera from dust, water and knocks while making the camera easily accessible.

@Jacques - for me, I got pentax cameras - weather sealed camera and lenses; light rain / snow isn't much trouble. If there's heavy rain forecasted (well I won't be out hiking in the first place), and if I had to be out, I'd prepare for it and just leave camera in the pack. (One should plan for the day, not just blindly take the step?) 'Don't trip' also applies to those who wear neck strap, or even bags (bad fall could also break the camera inside, too).

I often have to scramble over rocks and push through thick brush. At these times, I really wouldn't want my camera exposed, weather sealed or not. Sure, I could slip and land face-first and crush the camera, even in its pouch, but I'm quite sure my camera would be a lot more scratched up if it weren't in a pouch. I just don't see any advantage to this clip for my uses. For casual strolls in fair weather, it's probably fine, but for mountaineering, I'll take all the protection I can get.

Sure, i understand why you won't feel safe in those environment. I wouldn't attach camera on front either if i expect rocky surfaces or in dense woods. I also plan accordingly for the weather and never had risked damaging camera / my body. Just note that backpack strap and your belt aren't only places you can attach the clip (though it is mainly advertised and portraid that way). Its upto end user how to utilize the tool on given situation. For me, it has given me flexibility and accessibility at the same time, i don't regret buying two of v1 and still use them on mid-long hike/ or long day of photoshoot.

at Jacques - lol... of course any camera out is more vunerable, that's just the laws of physics. in reality, it's very well protected when I hike - as if I fall I generally can protect it quite well. you're using exceptions to prove the rule - it's getting old seeing complaints that are nonsensical from people who have never used the product.

Purchased one to intend to bring my D750+17-35/F2.8 for a backpacking trip. After tried it at home, had to call it helpless and returned it.

It was a bright ideal and high qualify product. However, when attached the camera to the backpack, it's very uncomfortable as the weight pulls the front of lens to touch the body. I believe there is an accessory like a pad to make it more comfortable. However, for a several days of backpacking, every oz counts.

Eventually, I just use a simple strap to attach to the both backpack straps to hold the camera in front of chest, which worked very well. Most importantly, the simple strap weighs nothing and cost less $1!

Recommendation: Try it out before the trip so you can comfortably attach your camera.

One headsup: I bought the capture clip V3 after reading this article and reading the PDF data sheet which says it will fit any strap up to 3in or 7.6cm wide. It doesn't fit any of my 3 backpack's straps, which are all about 6.5-7cm wide. I measured the distance between the clamping bolts: It's only 5.6cm, so I have no idea why peakdesign claim otherwise, even the printed manual says 7.6cm. Though I just discovered the website says 6.4cm (contrary to the downloadable PDF) which is still almost 1cm more than the measured 5.6cm.Too bad, I'll return it. If somebody could point me to a slightly wider product that does the same, I would appreciate it.

You simply have to squeeze the strap horizontally (along the width of the strap) such that fits between that 5.6 cm. It can be a bit of a pain depending how thick the strap is. See this post of mine for pictures of the whole setup:https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61229700

JJSo - 6 cm belt...? All I could think a belt that wide is... WWE champion belt?Joke aside, though it's additional expense, they sell a 'Pro Pad' that's meant to be attachment to a belt.And attaching clip directly to your hip belt might be uncomfortable when you have to bend (or breath...)....

@dyoon153 with my capture V2 I had troubles to attach it to the thick padded belts ThinkTank is selling - be it glass limo, slingshot or the module system. Having the camera secured on a backpack strap - what to do when I need to put the pack down, to change lens or whatever? Or put it down and forget about the mounted camera, even worse?

A belt around the hips is not comfy to use with Capture without the ProPad - but this adds extra costs.

@JJSo, with backpack strap, i'd always remove the camera from the clip before laying it down on the ground. I always have a strap attached to the camera, so I won't forgetfully drop the pack on the ground, or at least to let it hang on my body while changing lenses.

I find it fraudulent to claim that the clip fits 6.4 cm straps without clarifying that you need to squeeze it. In this case, they can also say the clip fits straps that are 2 miles wide, long as you can just squeeze it to 5.6 cm.

I just got an e-mail from PD. The new thinner V3 Anchors are going to be replaced for the even newer V4 anchors as in rare cases (1 per 17.000 customers, they say) the wear could be higher than expected: "However, we failed to realize that the smoothness of camera strap eyelets/loops varies greatly, both across and within makes and models." I bought 16 anchors of the new V3. Now I get 16 V4 for free. With all these anchors I will never leave harbour again.

So, a very cool move from them. That also means if something happens with this Capture clamp, they gonna react pretty fast.

I was originally looking at a holster bag before going with the capture v3 - the bag is just a far, far bulkier solution. When hiking I love the easy access to the camera, not having some big awkward bag there surrounding my already-big camera+lens

Yeah, but if you accidentally slip or even just graze or bump into something hard (such as trying to squeeze between a narrow space, navigating your way between dense woods, going through doorways and corners), you're going to scrape and ding your camera/lens. And if you slip/trip and fall, not only will that camera suffer damage if you fall on it, it's also a hard small object that will become a very painful impact point on your body.

For me, my travel camera is a M43 system (Olympus E-M1, 12-40 mm f/2.8, 25 mm f/1.4, and 45 mm f/1.8), and all together they fit in a small holster bag that's about the size of a lunch box (I use the Ape Case ACPRO650), and it's so small that when I drive, I don't even have to take it off--it doesn't not get in the way of the seat belt or feel awkward at all.

@Rob,Those are valid points, and I wouldn't enter dense forest where I can't see clearly under my foot, or where I might slip and fall with DSLR crushing on my chest / hip. Although clip helps me to 'run' without camera constantly banging my chest, I know a trip and fall front could cost my camera and lens (plus my bone). IF I need to get through those situation, I'd check myself and put everything tidy in my slingpack and secure them. After all, clip is only a tool, and isn't perfect for every single situation.

Have been using capture v1 (2 of them) for 3 years, and to those who scoff at this as another useless piece of accessory, I'd ask them to seriously try one for just a week.On wedding I use one camera attached to my belt with capture and another camera on long enough strap with another plate, and switch them as needed. Never dropped camera once on these things. I also added hand-straps to the cameras so it's easy to grab.On hikes, I actually use both straps and clip to have my camera securely attached to me and not drop it accidentally. (and it actually didn't look as funny as I thought) Better than having a sore neck after long hike on just a neck strap!Yes, it was a bit of investment, but i never regretted it.

It looks like a good product but personally I feel insecure holding an expensive camera and lens in my hands without a strap around my neck. This is particularly so if standing on the edge of a wind blown cliff or tall building.

I hike with the peak design leash attached to my backpack and the capture clipped in. The leash is set long enough that it doesn't dangle awkwardly, but I can still remove the clip and use the camera comfortably. But if it falls, it won't fall far.

I actually have capture plates on my camera all the time (thankfully they won't block the battery cover) and only time I used the wrench was attaching them on. If you plan to swap them all the time, yea... but if you don't need to, you can forget about it (just keep it in your bag...or keychain?) And I don't know about the updated versions, but mine has the folding 'handle' that you can screw on/off without the wrench... (both arca swiss and rc2 type plates)...Anyways, even if this review was sponsored (which, I don't think is a bad thing always), I did feel it was not that biased as I often see from other review sites.

The device works and works well. Thousands of folks found it very useful. I'm one of those. I can't imagine going on vacation these days and relying solely on a strap (although I do use one when it's a more appropriate tool), especially when I'm walking around places for many hours for days on end with something like a 24-105 lens. It's sooooo nice to just have my kit easily accessible all the time while keeping my hands free when I'm not shooting. Camera just rest on my chest while the weight is distributed nicely via backpack straps.

It's one relatively new piece of gear that's truly innovative - try one before you knock it!

I looked at these before a recent trip to London, but the thought of an accidental detachment worried me. So, I used an $8 carabiner, and hung the camera by its strap off a loop on the upper strap of my backpack. The camera just sat by my side where I could keep a hand on it, and I could lift it and use it quickly without the worry of something coming loose. It also wasn't terribly visible, as it was tucked away under my arm, and I could also pull my jacket entirely over it, and zip it up. So I wasn't displaying, or getting it wet. The other thing was, it was very securely attached to my backpack so I never really took it off and put it down while I was doing other things, except once on the Tube, when a pair of young people instantly appeared out of nowhere like a pair of hungry seagulls. I used a Pacsafe quick detach anti-slash camera strap for extra strength. After 10 days of travel I am still very happy with the way it worked out.

I have the v2 and its a great product. I may not use it as much as I'd like to, but that's due to my own restrictions, especially the lack of time. I use it with my GX8, but when used with a 500gr+ lens like the 7-14 2.8 Oly Pro, it does feel somewhat unbalanced, especially on the belt. With something smaller like my 42.5 1.7 Panny it's just perfect. Hopefully I'll be able to fetch a GM5 soon, I'm sure that it will fit nicely on a belt with any small to medium lens.

For me, the Capture(Pro) is perfectly useable and I can see it as the best option for many occasions. It's one of those things that just "good to have". I also have their Slide camera strap, which I use over the shoulder at times, and I also fit it with the quick release tabs to a TT Mirrorless Mover 20, while the camera is on a Peak Design wrist strap inside the bag (the simple version, just a strap). It may sound strange that the strap is basically the same price or slightly more than the bag...but that's how it is. :)

I frequently find straps to be awkward and uncomfortable. When I am shooting portraits or just walking around, it is nice to have one less strap to get tangled with my bag, and I like how it doesn't bounce around. I usually carry it on the belt. It's not perfect or for everyone, but I vastly prefer it to a strap.

It's good that works for you. I find that backpacking and climbing with a neck strap means I can expect my camera to slam against my chest with every step and dangle forward, slamming into rock faces when I lean forward to climb upwards.

Something like this is imperative unless you want to stop constantly; packing/unpacking your camera, or just hold it in your hand which isn't very useful either.

I carry my camera in the exact same spot on my pack but instead using a carabiner looped between the two points of the neck strap and a loop on my pack. Not elegant, but economical.

I stop and unpack the camera when I want to take a photo. After all, I might want a lens change or to use a different filter, so still need the kit bag with me. Might as well keep the camera protected, in there, between shooting scenes, only using the neckstrap for security while shooting.

For m43 I have Olympus E-P5 or light weight DSLR this clip is brilliant, I have also the older version and had my Canon 70D attached to my messenger bag it has evil brilliance to it and you can expand on it.

For me, to be attractive, such a system must combine:1. Integration with an L bracket in terms of Arca Swiss system = PD needs manufacturing custom L brackets.2. Be as quick as Manfrotto RC 2 system3. Integration with e.g. Quick Dispatch system for straps like RRS or PMG.Without this combination any system is not really cmplete.4. Be as modular as possible like PMG.

If I had to guess, I would say that the overlap between using something like the Capture Clip and using a tripod is relatively low. The Capture Clip is about fast and easy access. Using a tripod is neither of them.

If you shoot both panos and everything else then mounting on a tripod is just as essential as convenience and quick action. The same is if you also like shooting nature with a monopod, including some amount of close-up shots.

Being on crutches, I've used the v2 & currently have a v3 which I use to carry my 7200 & Tamron 70-200 G2 on my belt, I do use the new one with a peak design strap as well but found it to be good even when not using the strap. V3 is a little fiddlier then the old one but that could just be me getting used to it. I've also used their pro pad which does stop the camera and lends jabbing in your leg although the clip does seam to slide down that which is a bit of a pain

I like a lot most of Peak design products but this one I can't get it. Unless one have a small camera attached I don't think it's practical to walk around with it clipped on the shoulder or chest. I can't imagine doing that with my D5300 even with the small 35mm lens attached. And it's not a very big camera. It will be bulky and unbalanced enough to be uncomfortable.

Well this is one of the things you really have to experience before making a judgement. It also depends on the use case. When carrying a backpack and having the camera on the strap, it is very easy to reach and be shoot-ready. It is something to get used to, but having the camera always within reach without it dangling on a strap can be beneficial. I could even review shots and change settings with the camera on the strap while cycling. This was something I didn't and couldn't expect but this is really a product that provides handling and shooting dynamics we didn't have before.

@JRM PT:That's because you have never tried it, seriously! I've got the V3 since half a year ago. I regret not getting the previous version years ago. And I am getting another one before the next trip so that I don't have to move it between my two rucksacks, it is so convenient. I cannot vouch for heavier gear, but my Panasonic G80 (about the same size/weight as your D5300) sits comfortably on my left shoulder strap of any backpack, even the lighter ones.

Totally agree, 200 comments and not one advocating this system has posted photos to show how amazing they say it is! My question at this point is am I supposed to trust expensive gear attached Tony tripod with the PD Arca Swiss plate? What about anti-twist that's built into Wimberly, RRS or Kirk camera plates? Or is this primarily for the point and shoot market? A 5D MKIV w a 70-210, 5k on that tiny PD plate. Seriously?

I have the v3 and use it regularly for everything but long distance, usually more than 70 mile, hikes. I've never had an issue with any loosening of the hand screw in bolts or it even remotely feeling insecure in any way. That being said if long distance is your thing I'd recommend Aarn backpacks with the photo pocket front. They're really popular in Australia, incredibly durable, and significantly more comfortable than you'd think.

I'm still using V1. Love it still. The screw to the plate come loose once in a while, so I check on it several times a day while it's on me to make sure it's secured. Like checking chamber on a pistol. The belt clip is secure, though I still habitually check on it to make sure it's tight because the A7ii and 28-70 combo is expensive. People are curious about it and comes up to ask, I always recommend it as I still think it's a very good gear despite some cons.

Overall V1 still still great for the convenience I provides when with kids or needs both hands free. I saw coworker's V2, was not impressed because there wasn't a knob to tighten the plate on the base.

Chest carrying. Come on, grow some muscles. It's a better solution to strap over the shoulders which makes you look like a tourist. Also doesn't bang around as it does on a sling. Great for travel in conjunction with a wrist strap.

When I bought the Fuji X-T2 to replace the aging Nikon D70s (that I stopped using: weight and size) a requirement was to make use of it when using a backpack. In this case the V2 PRO version was very nice for my usage.

Of course, I could have bought the V2 for the old Nikon but that was not on my mind for a old digital camera.

I have used the V1 during may of my long walking trips with an E-M5 and E-M1... in the Himalaya .... and Africa and it still works . The V1 is a bit harsh on body sometimes but i love to have the camera up close .

I have the V2. The second day I used it I shot a protest and midway through I found that one of the mounting screws had backed all the way out and fallen off! All that was holding the camera onto the pack strap was the second screw and friction. But Kenmore Camera immediately replaced the whole clip and I've used it for more than a year without incident. The lighter a camera the less noticeable it is on my chest, but I've carried a D610 with zoom, a D5200 and an EM-5, along with film cameras with no issues. Mine can be a bit tricky to clip in if I try to slide the base plate in at the wrong angle. But overall I'd say it's indispensable now. On the trail, I typically carry a lighter camera on the clip and my DSLR in the pack.

If the screws are backing out after an hour of use, then you might have a defective unit, or something is wrong with your setup. I've used every version of the capture over a couple/few hundred miles of hiking and have never had an issue. They've been some of, if not the most reliable pieces of gear I've owned.

I'm not a hiker, but I'm a dad, so carrying the camera on my belt is how it is most used.

V1 was good, but big & pointy. V2 has a smoother design. And V2 can be mounted on a tripod with a 1/4-20 thread in the bottom of the Capture Pro plate. (I bugged Peter mercilessly to get this) Capture is the only arca-swiss that has an automatic, positive locking mechanism. When shooting video, V2 has a locking knob that would tighten down on the camera plate for ZERO wobble.

V3 is amazingly small and light. But it loses both the tripod mountability, and the screw down lock onto the plate. I dislike the HEX solution. Peak Design could easily have also made a notch so we could use a quarter.

I had the V2 Pro also (I presumably have it somewhere, but I haven't seen it for awhile), and i got it due to the 1/4-20" screw mounting. However, having the rounded bottom made it useless (IMHO) for mounting on a tripod or in a fixed setup.

I eventually just bought a cheap Arco clone quick release to use on the tripod (or used the plate for Manfroto RC2).

I have the Kickstarter V1 and V3. The V1 plates work well on the V3 capture, but I the V3 plates will *not* work on the V1 capture. The V3 plates are shorter/flatter, so the camera doesn't sit 'high' enough to be above the V1 attachment knobs.

Prospective buyers should be aware that although V1-V3 plates are Arca-Swiss compatible, they are grooved on the bottom in a special way to accommodate the locking mechanism on the PD capture. Regular Arca-Swiss plates will not slide into the PD capture. (A machinist could easily convert them, though.)

For what it is worth, I use the V3 with a Fuji X-H1, Nikon D750 and Nikon D800, usually with prime lenses up to about 85mm, or 24-70 (or equivalent) zooms. I use the belt attachment. I also very much like the Spider Camera Holster, but it makes using an Area-Swiss style adapter more difficult, and when not in use the attachment 'knob' gets in the way.

PeakDesign makes interesting things and they care about customers (thanks, Adam H. for your patience and understanding). My issues with them:It's now the third generation of this device. Why are they doing their R&D at the cost of customers? Okay, basically all R&D departments are not working for free, but some come to market with finished products. Examples?The anchor straps: first generation needed the camera's D-rings, and leather protection for them.The plates: so many versions - but none of them managed to become a solution for cameras with battery compartment too close to tripod socket. There are grips and Arca-style bottom plates for that, but they won't fit in PD clamps. Also, no solution for L-brackets.The straps: the broad one (Tallac) is stiff and slippery. Looks nice in blue. On a wall because on a camera it's useless. Now they refined it again...The bags: My lens ranges are 35/2 Fuji till 14/1.8 or 85/1.4 from Sigma. PD bags look versatile but don't keep promise.

Um, I don't recall Anchor Links ever including any leather piece to protect the camera and I was part of their first strap Kickstarter. The first iteration also slipped the easiest thru camera lugs (they were made of a very soft pliable braid that you could actually unravel). 2nd/3rd gen had a stiffer but stronger material that was tougher to slip thru some camera lug straps, 4th gen went to a thinner braid still rated for 200 lbs that should go thru any lug.

The new plate should be pretty easy to fit next to just about any battery door, it fits my GM1/GX850 anyway and those are just about the smallest ILCs out there... I guess some small P&S might have an off center tripod socket even closer to the door though. The old micro plate would fit the same spaces but was more limited as far as orientation.

I think expecting a DSLR-oriented strap piece to play nice with a compact body like G11 may be too much to ask for. We can, perhaps, fault PD for not having a very small plate to work with tiny MILCs and compacts.

Is there any plate at all that works with the X-E3 though? That seems largely like Fuji's fault, the socket is totally off centre and about as close to the battery door as it could possibly be. I guess the Jobu 0.75" plate would fit but that's like barely a plate (not a knock against it but I wouldn't trust something like that for a clip style device, great tripod plate for tiny bodies tho).

Looks like a very uncomfortable way to carry a heavy camera. Just like those waist-level clips for belts. Ever feel what it's like after an hour or two with a 2lb object hanging off a belt? Off the shoulder or back = ideal. Off the neck, less so. Everywhere else, horrible.

Sure, it's less comfortable than in a backpack. But for moderately-sized cameras (eg, m43), I can hike with it for hours with only a slight uncomfortable pressure on my hip (I carry it on waist belt of my backpack).

The key thing is that you don't have to unclip your backpack straps, pull the backpack off, put it down on a potentially dirty and uneven surface, open it, pull out the camera, put it back it in and remount the backup.

With the Capture Clip, I can unclamp my camera with one hand while walking (re-clamping often requires a second hand).

I don't put stuff on my belt, which is a busy enough accessory (ahem). But these capture clips are also great for backpack straps. The weight goes to your shoulder as usual but the easy on and off is great.

There seems to be bimodal distribution of where people like to have rest any weight they are carrying: Shoulders vs hips.

When I say carrying a camera in my backpack is more comfortable, that is still a backpack with a hip belt that offloads most of the weight to my hips (Wikipedia claims, I am paraphrasing, that for medium to large backpacks, up to 90% of the weight is directed that way).

I have used my B-Grip belt holster system for several years with camera and lens combinations ranging from 3 to 3.7 pounds for hours at a time, often balanced by a lens or two in a Think Tank lens bag hanging on the opposite side. Much more accessible and less troublesome than having it all hanging from a neck strap or in a backpack, even though I continue to make use of each of those options from time to time. I plan to switch from B-Grip holster, hand strap, and tripod adapter to Peak Design capture and clip with a pro pad and cinch hand strap, primarily for the greater comfort and convenience, but also for the more solid interface of the Arca compatible camera plate and tripod clamp for those times when I do use a tripod.

Even though I've bought a bunch of PD stuff ever since they came into market (love the straps and have added the sling bags more recently) I never found the Clip all that appealing, I don't hike or wear a backpack much which is their ideal use case and I wouldn't find it comfortable on a belt. I had a chance to buy one at a discount tho, and after having it for a bit I ended up getting a second one.

For one thing, it's really convenient for lens swaps if nothing else. I mostly have the Clips mounted to the side of my sling bags or the strap of a waist pack (worn cross body) and keeping the camera there while swapping lenses is much more fluid than working solely out of the bag and/or holding it the entire time. The other big use I've found for it is with my second body...

That used to be a tiny GM1 but it's now a tiny GX850, so it's an even less stressful task than holding my larger body while lens swapping... Still tho, having it in easy reach outside of the bag is very handy and I end up using it more than were it inside the bag. My usage case is obviously not very demanding, I can't attest to how it handles large lens/body combos, etc.

I bought into this version for it’s refined engineering. I was never impressed by it’s previous iterations. However,for the price they are asking, the Pro Pad v3 should be included with every Capture Clip v3.

Then you should stay away from original Arca's website or Really Right Stuff, their plates are weighed in gold :D . Some prices are not justified and only as high as to imply high value ;)But 20$ vor a very simple plate with loads of restrictions? Including that no other plate will fit into the holder? So, no real choices...

If you know anyone that can sew, make your own. I played around with a sewing machine for a few hours and made one for about $2 in fabric. I used denim and strong thread made for coats and upholstery. the Strip is 5 ply, and I sewed on a back piece as well to protect from abrasion.

I totally understand where you are coming from. But my point is simple. The Pro Pad v3 only purpose is as an accessory to the Pro Capture Clip, which should be included with every purchase. If one needs to replace a Pro Pad then, by all means, charge for it. Though I feel $19 is a little steep for what it is. $9.99 would be more appropriate.

I can’t help but feel like the company Peak Design is a little avarice in nature. Even their quick release plate feels overpriced.

This is not a simple case of nickel and diming, one is being twenty dollared....

The photo shows an old film camera with a metal base plate - no way would I attach a "plastic" body camera in this fashion - the tripod mounting point is not designed to hold the camera plus lens under tension load- the stress would most likely damage or distort the body, use the hanging lugs - they are designed for this purpose.

What complete nonsense. I've mounted 'plastic' cameras on tripods and pointed them in every available direction. Not in a single instance did that "damage or distort" the body and I've never heard of it doing so.

In an era where commercial airliners and fighter/bombers are increasing made out of 'plastic' this weird prejudice against 'plastic' should already be dead.

The plastic may be very strong but the tripod mounting point is not designed for that purpose - it is laughable to see the 90 kg loading claim - try 10 kg and see how much the camera body can take, especially under impact when jogging. It is YOUR equipment - treat it whichever way you want - but don't expect any manufacturer to honor your warranty on any damage resulted from using this or similar products.

That very same reason heavy lenses come with their own tripod mounting point - no one in their right mind would mount a camera plus heavy lens using the camera tripod mounting point - many instants the weight of the lens would damage the camera front or deform the base plate.

Wedding and event photographers have been using tripod-mount sling setups for many years now and it's pretty well established to work fine without stressing the body or mount. Look how popular the Holdfast Moneymaker is with wedding photographers. And they're using heavy glass. It's fine. Really.

This product isn't really aimed at the larger camera market. Anyone using heavier gear uses Spider-Holster or other products which are a bit beefier and do attach to the lens mount on larger lenses. Also, weight aside, the plate being rigid and having the camera pointing down makes it rather unusable for larger cameras as you'd end up with a camera digging into you or going lens first into the ground.

Aircrafts most high stress parts like wings and fuselage bonding can be made from plastic these days or being stronger than any metal, titanium used where heat and extreme friction happening like engine inlets and turbines.

And big lenses having a own tripod feet is not there to protect body 1/4" socket but body and lens mounts.The lens mounts are purposely designed weak with plastic. Most lenses mounts are plastic and such that in impact the bayonet screws gets pulled out from mount and less damage is delivered to lens as body. Then you can repair with less costly way (unless you use Panasonic 100-400mm that they swap to reconditioned one for couple grands).

I suspect the biggest reason for having tripod feet on big long lenses is not to protect sockets, but simply to keep the center of gravity somewhere close to the base of the tripod. A long lens held down by the body tripod socket would be so unbalanced that it is at the risk of falling over, and even if you put enough counterweight on the tripod to stop that, it would wobble so much that the IQ would be ruined.

I have hung and walked with my Canon 80D and Sigma 150-600mm lens attached to a backpack strap with no issues. I usually prefer a shoulder strap for that combo but it works in a pinch if you are carrying a lot of other stuff. For a lighter combo I would not be concerned.

Fantastic product and solution. I own three and use them all the time. Two are Pro v2 and one is the new v3. Once attached they stay in place and they are easy to use. I keep one body in my 5L case and the other attached to the outside. Love this, love the attachments and love the plates. I also use their straps, the 5l bag and the tiny case which I have one of these and can carry two lenses for a three lens kit.

While this is true in a way, I've been using the V1 of the capture clip for years and I honestly couldn't find it any more invaluable. Being able to just clip the camera to my bag strap, instantly leaving my hands free to do things (most importantly, being able to change lenses without exposing the sensor or juggling expensive cameras and lenses in my hands) is just ... I mean, once you've used it a couple of times, you really will wonder how you managed without it.

Great piece of kit (the V1, anyway). Highly recommend it. And if the V3 is smaller and lighter, I might well pick up one so I have a clip for each of my bags.

I have the first version and use it all the time while hiking. It comes in use when you are climbing with your hands on the ground or when trying to grab a rock or a tree branch to make it up the climb. Instead of having to put the camera in the bag just to get it out a few min later to take a shot. Just clip it on. The camera is secure and you can go on about your hike. And the camera is there when you need it quick.

I was one of those Kickstarter pledges back in the day... I used my clip all. the. time. It's so much faster for quick stowage than using your bag. It's also awesome for changing lenses on the fly, since you can clip your camera facing up as well as down.

In fact, all of their products (that I've tried) are excellent. Their latest camera straps are great. They have the best (smallest, lightest, fastest) quick-release clips in the business. Their bags are super high quality.

If it sounds like I'm raving a bit, well, I just appreciate good design--and PD really lives up to its name.

If you read the comments, most of the people who have one of these (including myself) use it for hiking. If you're hiking while wearing a backpack, having your camera on a strap, harness, or top-loader is annoying and cumbersome. This allows you to just put a camera attachment point directly on your backpack or your hip (I do both, depending on what backpack I'm wearing) and not have to deal with multiple layers of straps and slings. For that kind of use, this thing solves a real problem. There are other products I've tried that do something similar, but I think this is the best one.

I have their v2 and v3 ones and absolutely love them for anything related to hiking or skiing. I got it for hiking and attaching to a small back when walking around the city if I didn't want it to hold it or have it on my strap. Liked it so much that I gave it as a present to the GF and she has it permanently attached to her hiking bag. Without this and similar solution, you either bag the camera or have it swinging from your neck

It's the first one I'd ever seen, bought or owned. It's also the only one that I know of that allows the same clip to be used for bags, belts, and the camera part can also be used for attaching to the quick release plate on tripods.

So if there were others before this, then they have terrible marketing departments, or they just weren't very good products.

So either the Peak Design clip was the first, or it was the best, or it was just the first and best that was actually marketed correctly. Or all three.

No kool aid required, though I'm not sure why you're hating on what is a very good product. Can only assume you're a troll or a child or just weird. Or all three.

@Nirurin: I have the V2 and kickstarted the V3. I find that when you attach the V2 on your backpack strap (as shown above) the corners of the clip dig a little into your chest/arm as you move around. Since the V3 is narrower and has more rounded edges, this problem was solved completely for me. I now have my V2 attached to my Sling and just yesterday I did an 8 mile photowalk with a mate, both of us using Capture for storing camera's and swapping lenses without any fuss.

Added bonus is i now have a 'spare' V2 base plate which is now permanently attached to my 70-200's tripod collar doubling as a tripod mount.

@Tommi K1 Never said there aren't other options out there, even stated using a similar option. Regardless of which option you choose, it's still more convenient than having the camera swing around your neck on a strap or to dig through a bag to pull it out.

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